• Published on 05/01/2024 – 20:43 • Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Australian fighter Steve Erceg, who will be in the main fight of UFC 301 against Brazilian Alexandre Pantoja, took advantage of the press conference for the fight, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, and appeared wearing the Botafogo shirt to provoke his Flamengo rival.
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Despite confessing the provocation and the use of the clothing took place right after Alvinegro beat Flamengo in the last round of the Brasileirão, Erceg confessed that the main idea was to thank the affection received from the club.
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I’m wearing the Botafogo shirt showing my support. That too (provoke the opponent), but Botafogo invited me to their stadium and I’m returning that support – declared the UFC fighter.
Later, it was the turn of Alexandre Pantoja, owner of the flyweight belt, to give a press conference, he took the opportunity to wear a Rubro-negro shirt and replied: ‘This one is heavier”.
The duel takes place this Saturday (4). In addition to them, José Aldo, who is also a Flamengo fan, will fight on the same night.
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